UPLB Institute of Food Science and Technology

05/06/2026

🍊 𝑷𝒘𝒆𝒅𝒆 𝒅𝒊𝒏 𝒑𝒂𝒍𝒂 𝒊-𝑷𝑬𝑭 𝒔𝒊 𝑺𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒆? 🍊

Ayon sa pag-aaral, ang “𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱” 𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝗾𝘂𝗲𝗲𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗷𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝘂𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝟭𝟬 𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘄, habang ang 𝗣𝗘𝗙-𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁-𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱 orange juice ay umabot hanggang 𝟭𝟴𝟬 𝗻𝗮 𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘄 𝘀𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗯 𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝗳 (𝟰 °𝗖).

Ngunit 𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗮𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴 “𝗽𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀” sa 𝗣𝗘𝗙-𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 kumpara sa 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁-𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗷𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗲. Ang 𝗽𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀 ay ang mga natural na kemikal mula sa halaman na may antioxidant at anti-inflammatory na katangian na nakatutulong sa proteksyon ng katawan laban sa sakit.

Bukod pa dito, ang “𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀”, katulad ng lasa at kulay, ng 𝗣𝗘𝗙-𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗷𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝘆 𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗼𝘀 𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗸𝗮𝗶𝗯𝗮 𝘀𝗮 “𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱” 𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝗾𝘂𝗲𝗲𝘇𝗲𝗱.

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05/06/2026

A Banana Reminder: Call for Abstracts is Ongoing! 📣🍌

Have you submitted your abstract yet?

This is a friendly reminder that the Call for Abstracts for the Banana Symposium 2026 remains open, with submissions accepted until June 30, 2026.

We invite researchers, students, industry professionals, and innovators to submit abstracts for electronic poster presentation in the following areas:

🌿 Sustainable banana production systems
📦 Post-harvest handling and ripening technologies
🥗 Banana-based functional foods
🧁 Banana product development
♻️ Banana by-products and upcycling

This is an opportunity to showcase your research, share your innovations, and engage with experts and stakeholders from the farm, industry, and academe.

🏆 Poster presenters will also have the chance to compete for the Best Poster Award and the People's Choice Award, recognizing excellence in research, innovation, and scientific communication.

Don't let your research stay on the shelf—share it with the banana community and contribute to shaping the future of the industry.

🍌 Submit your abstract today and join us in advancing banana research and innovation!

📣 Submit your abstracts here:
https://forms.gle/By9RUVqKtLoqo82p8
https://forms.gle/By9RUVqKtLoqo82p8
https://forms.gle/By9RUVqKtLoqo82p8

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Pre-registration still open! Registration is FREE, but limited slots only! Secure your spot and be part of this exciting gathering:
https://forms.gle/5cfyTLrpYUvBv2MR9

For Partnerships and Sponsorships, connect with us at:

Email: [email protected]
Sponsorship Representative:
Ms. Eliezer Valencia - 09171741506

Let’s celebrate the power of bananas, spark new collaborations, and shape the future of banana innovation, together.

See you at the Banana Symposium 2026! 🍌

Brought to you by:
University of the Philippines Los Baños
UPLB College of Agriculture and Food Science
UPLB Institute of Food Science and Technology
Department of Science and Technology - Industrial Technology Development Institute
University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines - Claveria
Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development

04/06/2026

Congratulations to our very own, Mr. 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐩𝐡 𝐕. 𝐆𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐧, for being awarded the 𝐆𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐃 𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭 (Most Promising Extensionist Award) during the 𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐃𝐒 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, as part of the 38th Southern Tagalog Agriculture, Aquatic and Resources Research, Development and Extension Consortium (STAARRDEC) Anniversary Celebration held last 03 June 2026 via Zoom Video Conferencing. 🌟🎉

Mr. Gaban exemplifies the qualities of a promising young extensionist who effectively bridges food science and technology with the community through various training activities that strengthen safe food environments, support livelihood initiatives, and translate technical expertise into practical, community-level applications.

This award brightly reflects Mr. Gaban’s passion, diligence, and dedication as a public servant for the Filipino people and for the country. 👏🇵🇭



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02/06/2026

✨ Big W, IFST Grads! ✨

Your hard work deserves the spotlight!💡
Join us for the 2026 IFST Recognition & Testimonial Program!

📅 June 30, 2026
🕜 1:30 PM
📍 ASI Lecture Hall
👔 Dress code: Semi-formal vibes only

⚡ Limited seats = exclusive invite for graduating students!
✅ Confirm your spot here: http://tiny.cc/IFSTTestimonials2026
📌 Deadline: June 22, 2026

💎 Bonus: Cop your IFST pins 👉 http://tiny.cc/IFSTPins

Let’s celebrate YOU!! The future changemakers. 🚀

02/06/2026

01/06/2026

IFST researchers and graduate students proudly showcased their work at the Philippine-American Academy of Science and Engineering (PAASE) Annual Meeting and Symposium held on May 28–29 at Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar, Bagac, Bataan. The event brought together Filipino and Philippine-American scientists and engineers to exchange ideas, present research, and foster meaningful collaborations.

Representing IFST, Mr. Romel Felismino shared his work through an oral presentation, while Ms. Aiza Umali, Ms. Eli Valencia, Ms. Shaira Reyes, Ms. Sherina Ramos, Mr. Argel Largado, and Mr. Kevin Gasatan presented their research through poster sessions. Adding to the celebration, Aiza Umali's presentation earned the People’s Choice Award, proof that impactful research not only informs but also inspires.

More than presenting their studies, our researchers took part in meaningful conversations, exchanged ideas with fellow scientists, and showcased the passion behind their work.

Congratulations to the entire IFST delegation for representing the institute with excellence and making us proud! 🎉🔬👏

29/05/2026

📣 CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: Banana Symposium 2026 📣

Have research outputs or innovations in banana production, post-harvest handling, or banana based value-added products?
Share your work through a poster presentation and contribute to advancing innovation in the banana industry.

We invite researchers, students, industry professionals, and innovators to submit abstracts for poster presentation, showcasing original research, emerging technologies, and applications in banana-related fields. This is your opportunity to disseminate findings, engage with peers, and gain valuable feedback from experts across the farm, industry, and academe.

✨ Topics of Interest include:
🌿 Sustainable banana production systems
📦 Post-harvest handling and ripening technologies
🥗 Banana-based functional food
🧁 Product development of banana
♻️ Banana by-products and upcycling

Whether you're working in the lab, in the field, or in product development, your insights matter. This is your chance to connect, collaborate, and make an impact across the farm, industry, and academe.

Submission Guidelines: https://tinyurl.com/bdh9y5jy

📣 Submit your abstracts here:
https://forms.gle/By9RUVqKtLoqo82p8
https://forms.gle/By9RUVqKtLoqo82p8
https://forms.gle/By9RUVqKtLoqo82p8

📅 Deadline for Abstracts: June 30, 2026

For inquiries about the poster presentation, email the Secretariat at [email protected].

Participants will also have the opportunity to compete for the Best Poster Award and the People’s Choice Award, recognizing outstanding research quality, innovation, and scientific communication effectiveness.

🍌 From sustainability to innovation, let your research lead the way. Join us and be part of the movement driving the future of bananas forward.

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Pre-registration is now open! Registration is FREE, but limited slots only! Secure your spot and be part of this exciting gathering:
https://forms.gle/5cfyTLrpYUvBv2MR9

For Partnerships and Sponsorships, connect with us at:

Email: [email protected]
Sponsorship Representative:
Ms. Eliezer Valencia - 09171741506

Let’s celebrate the power of bananas, spark new collaborations, and shape the future of banana innovation, together.

See you at the Banana Symposium 2026! 🍌

Brought to you by:
University of the Philippines Los Baños
UPLB College of Agriculture and Food Science
UPLB Institute of Food Science and Technology
Department of Science and Technology - Industrial Technology Development Institute
University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines - Claveria
Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development

29/05/2026

✨ 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 ✨
An electrifying trivia series that sparks curiosity on Pulsed Electric Field (PEF) processing technology!

Trivia 12 is presented by Ms. Tiffany Diamante, inspiring curiosity and advancing knowledge in food science!

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